Public Health Institute of Malawi

Author: Moses Nyambalo Phiri

  • Malawi Launches Multisectoral Cholera Control Plan (2025-2030)

    Malawi Launches Multisectoral Cholera Control Plan (2025-2030)

    The Ministry of Health launched the Malawi Multisectoral Cholera Control Plan (2025-2030) on Thursday, 16th January 2025, at the BICC.

    The comprehensive plan outlines a multisectoral approach to control cholera in Malawi over the next five years. It aims to strengthen surveillance systems, improve access to clean water and sanitation (WASH), enhance community engagement, and ensure timely and effective treatment.

    The event brought together key stakeholders like The WHO, The Presidental Taskforce on Cholera, Malawi Redcross Society, UN officials, and  the guest of honor, the Minister of Health in Malawi – Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, r among others, to witness the launch. 

  • Malawi Team Engages Students from Ethiopia, Rwanda and Uganda and the SPU’s sister universities in Kenya.

    Malawi Team Engages Students from Ethiopia, Rwanda and Uganda and the SPU’s sister universities in Kenya.

    Malawi team with the students from Rwanda and Kenya.

    The Malawi team alongside students mobilized from Ethiopia, Rwanda and Uganda and the SPU’s sister universities in Kenya. These students are participating in a significant educational initiative aimed at enhancing research skills.

    Dr. Evelyn Chitsa Banda giving her presentation.

    Over the course of two sessions, Dr. Chitsa Banda will be facilitating an important topic on research proposal writing. This collaborative effort underlines on the commitment to fostering academic excellence and promoting cross-border knowledge exchange.       




  • Enhancing Research Skills for Nurses & Midwives 

    Enhancing Research Skills for Nurses & Midwives 

    The Enhancing Research Skills for Nurses and Midwives in Malawi workshop was held from September 16-17, 2024, at the Bridge View Hotel in Lilongwe, Malawi. Organized by Louis Ng’oma in collaboration with Global Research Nurses – The Global Health Network at Oxford University, and supported by PHIM research capacity building staff, the event aimed to address the research skills gap among nurses and midwives.

     

    The workshop brought together 46 participants from various health institutions, offering comprehensive training on research methodologies, data management, grant proposal writing, and report writing. The hands-on sessions were designed to equip attendees with the essential tools and techniques for conducting high-quality research and making evidence-based decisions in healthcare. Participants had the opportunity to practice data entry and analysis using tools like DHIS2 and SPSS, significantly enhancing their practical skills.

     

    Dr. Evelyn Chitsa Banda, Research Division D.D

    The training was inaugurated by Dr. Evelyn Chitsa Banda, Deputy Director of PHIM’s Research Division, who encouraged ‘the nurses to actively engage in research, aiming to empower them, enhance patient care, and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.’